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Merlin ProjectGanttProject
Paid

Paid software with a free 30-day trial.

 Free

Free to use with no subscription; an optional cloud service is also available.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Gantt, Kanban, mind map and workload views share one data source
  • Works offline without a browser or constant connection
  • Runs offline with data stored locally
  • Opens Microsoft Project MPX, MPP and XML files
  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid after the trial period
  • Lacks some high-end enterprise features of Microsoft Project
  • Exports to Microsoft Project only in XML/MSPDI format
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

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Checked September 23, 2026

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